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Old 12-01-2005, 04:16 PM   #1
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Living not to far from the fires makes it hit home how much of a disaster this is. So much loss, I can only ask that people pray for the people who have been affected by this disaster.

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Old 12-01-2005, 04:38 PM   #2
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My Co-workers parents live at north shields and he hadn't heard from them until last night and was getting a bit worried.

I think they knew some of the people that died at north shields.

Its a sad day.
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Old 12-01-2005, 05:43 PM   #3
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Condolences to those that lost loved ones...
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Old 12-01-2005, 09:48 PM   #4
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any one affected by the bush fires? i have seen how much damage there is in SA , anyway i am happy to donate items to people in need.
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Old 13-01-2005, 12:00 AM   #5
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I'm alright, but there are quite a few others out there who aren't... last i heard was 8 dead? can any confirm this?
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Old 13-01-2005, 12:03 AM   #6
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I'm alright, but there are quite a few others out there who aren't... last i heard was 8 dead? can any confirm this?
People caught in their cars apparently trying to flee. Very tragic.
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Old 13-01-2005, 12:04 AM   #7
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I heard 9 on the news ... with more missing ......

I am really hoping our SA guys n gals would respond so we know there OK ;)
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Old 13-01-2005, 01:00 AM   #8
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maybe the 2 SA bush fire threads could be merged????

anyone know how it all started???
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Old 13-01-2005, 01:07 AM   #9
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yeh i was watching it on the news, not good at all

hope everyone from SA is safe and sound atm
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Old 13-01-2005, 01:24 AM   #10
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guys ive merged the two SA bushfire threads...
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Old 13-01-2005, 01:33 AM   #11
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Yeah, so far 9 dead and 15 unaccounted for.
It's horrible, thank god I'm save at home. I couldn't even come close to imagening how those people struck by the fires would feel.
Hopefully the firedepartments get these fires under control.
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Old 14-01-2005, 11:55 AM   #12
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The fires in the adelaide hills are contained, but the fires on the eyre peninsula are still going. My boyfriend is a CFS (country fire service) member and he had a very close call when an unexpected fore fron crossed the CFS truck with him on the back with no shirt on (in the process of getting into CFS clothing)

He is okay, however, 10 people confirmed dead and more unaccounted for.

Homes lost...

One antique home, filled with antiques est. $4m damage

One farmer paid of 15 years of farm debt last week, now has lost it all.

Families torn apart...

I signed up for CFS last month, but have been unable to do my training yet to go fight with them... The CFS and MFS are doing a great job though.

Thanks guys... Stay Safe
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